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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. The Courier-Herald does not typically identify students accused of a crime, and the photo has been blurred. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Two minors arrested after alleged assault at high school walkout

The Feb. 13 anti-ICE protest was largely non-violent.

Rita Sandvoss was one of two people who spoke at the Feb. 9 Enumclaw public hearing about its battery energy storage system moratorium. Screenshot

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Enumclaw holds public hearing on extending BESS facility moratorium

Action on the moratorium is expected during the Feb. 23 meeting.

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital on Nov. 20, 2025 for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Nurses received most of their asks when a contract was signed last week.

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St. Elizabeth nurses agree to contract; “We pretty much got our priorities”

The new contract increased wages, provided compensation to over-night workers, and funds further education.

The Black Diamond City Council chambers. File photo

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Black Diamond changes meeting day

The council will now meet Tuesdays instead of Thursdays, starting March 3.

Did you get your ballot in by 8 p.m. today? Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD, WRSD renewal levies seem certain to pass | Feb. 12 UPDATE

As more ballots are counted, the gap continued to widen between “yes” and “no” votes.

Signs urging voters to approve or reject the Enumclaw School District’s proposed renewal levies. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Millions of dollars on the line for local levy renewals

Voters on Tuesday will decide to continue funding about 16% of their districts’ budgets.

The Enumlcaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD updates board on superintendent search, new school design

The district’s Board of Directors has its hands full with two large projects.

Enumclaw’s City Hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw to hold BESS moratorium extension hearing

Approving another year-long moratorium on Feb. 9 would give a Planning Commission subcommittee more time to examine the…

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

Amber Stanley, a WSDOT principal planner, is Enumclaw’s newest appointed council member. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Stanley appointed to new council seat

Amber Stanley, a WSDOT principal planner, was chosen from a list of seven candidates during the Jan. 26…

The Washington State Department of Transportation has no estimate for when SR 169 will re-open after a power line fell earlier this morning. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Damaged power pole, transformer “explosion” causes SR 169 closure

Jan. 30 UPADATE: The highway is now clear.

The Enumclaw Police Department. File photo

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EPD posts immigration enforcement policies

The department wanted to educate the public on the laws that govern how they can legally interact with…